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    National code: CHC30121

    Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care at Loftus

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    Class details

    Schedule Pace and number of hours.

    Self paced

    Delivery Method of course delivery.

    Combination

    Duration

    Course duration Time required to complete this course.

    1 year 6 months

    Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.

    Any time

    End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.

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    Time Commitment

    Class and study time The average amount of time each week you’ll spend in class attendance and participation, directed study, and any required work placements. You may also need to do additional hours of self-directed study.

    15 hours per week

    Fee details

    Course fees are released each semester.

    We'll confirm your fee before enrolment.

    Proposed timetableWhat time classes run

    An individual training plan will be provided when you enrol in this course. Your plan will outline the recommended study timetable and detail your units and assessments.

    Additional informationOther things to know

    Assessments

    Assessments give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learnt and to identify the knowledge or skills that may need further development.

    • Knowledge tasks: online quizzes, short answer questions, case studies, written tasks and research projects, matching and true or false activities

    • Practical tasks before starting work placement: interviews, role-plays, creative projects, presentations and practical demonstrations

    • Workplace assessment tasks: written tasks, reflective journals, verbal or written questioning, planning and implementing activities, practical demonstrations

    • Submission of a training logbook

    • Workplace portfolio

    Work placement

    Work placement provides you with opportunities to respond to situations and circumstances that cannot be replicated in a learning or simulated environment. Work placement strengthens your training and supports continued learning and assessment in the workplace.

    • You will undertake a mandatory 160 hours of work placement with a suitable industry employer.

    • You need to meet the following requirements to be able to undertake work placement. Your teacher will let you know when you need to provide evidence of:

    • A Working with Children Check (WWCC)

    • Vaccination and health screenings

    • Any additional evidence your work placement provider requires

    • At TAFE NSW we provide training that includes hands-on, practical experience. Work placement ensures you have the job-ready skills to achieve competency in this course.

    • Depending on your mode of study, TAFE NSW will arrange your work placement for you or support you to find one.

    • TAFE Digital students:

    • You are responsible for arranging your own work placement. Our Skills Team can offer support and guidance to assist you.

    Materials needed

    To complete this course, the following materials are required:

    • There are no materials needed for this qualification.

    Additional entry requirements

    To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.

    • There are no additional requirements for this qualification.

    UnitsUnits taught in this course

    Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 17 units of competency, including 15 core and 2 speciality units.

    Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.

    • Provide First Aid in an education and care settingHLTAID012

    • Identify and report children and young people at riskCHCPRT025

    • Provide experiences to support children's play and learningCHCECE036

    • Observe children to inform practiceCHCECE038

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    Course deliveryCombination study

    Learn through a combination of classroom based, online and/or workplace activity. For example, you may participate in scheduled classroom activity, have an element of self-directed learning with online content, and/or receive supervised training while on the job, doing work experience, or on placement.

    Classroom activity will be scheduled, but online learning can provide more flexibility. Teacher support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.

    Loftus

    TAFE NSW Loftus is located right next to Loftus station in the south of Sydney's Sutherland Shire, directly across the road from the beautiful Royal National Park. Sharing its location with the Sydney campus of the University of Wollongong, TAFE NSW Loftus has a modern and spacious facility, with staff focused on how industry, community and learning expertise can help you change your life.

    Campus address

    Rawson Avenue Loftus 2232

    Parking on campus grounds is available.

    Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info

    Loftus Station is 400 metres from campus.

    Facilities

    TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.

    • Auditorium and conference room

    • Childcare Centre

    • Student fitness centre and gymnasium

    Student support

    We're here for you. Get help and assistance with nearly every aspect of your study life - from study support and student resources, to counselling, guidance, and help finding jobs or accommodation.

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